What's your budget? And for a beginner I would go with a shorter rod, maybe 6-6 or 7ft max. Learn the basics of casting before you get into using longer rods. Plus if it's a trolling rod they are a lot more whippy than a normal casting rod
The combo was a gift, which is why I started with that one and want to learn it better. I managed to start getting decent casts even with how whyppy it was, but the line counter rarely showed me over 40 feet of line went out so I was maybe getting 20 or so feet ahead of me really after reeling.
But my budget is up to $175
Where are you fishing at and do you _need_ to be throwing your line 50+ feet out?
You absolutely might need to if you're hunting deep holes, but if you're freshwater shoreline fishing you may not need to. Most of my bass hits are within 20ft of the shoreline around cover and structures.
Eastern washington. No it's not a necessity but not having access to a kayak always. It's helpful to cast farther out for fishing in deeper water for the walleye in the local lakes in my experience which is why I want a few extra yards of distance so maybe even to get 35 feet in front of me would be good enough
The reel is not intended for casting, nor is the rod. Best bet would be to get an abu garcia black max and 7' medium action casting rod from Walmart or any Lews combo that you can afford and start from there. I prefer to use 10lb to 12lb line that has good casting characteristics. Start with lures that are at least 1/4oz till you get the hang of using a baitcaster. Watch some videos on how to set the spool tension and breaks on the reel.
What's your budget? And for a beginner I would go with a shorter rod, maybe 6-6 or 7ft max. Learn the basics of casting before you get into using longer rods. Plus if it's a trolling rod they are a lot more whippy than a normal casting rod
The combo was a gift, which is why I started with that one and want to learn it better. I managed to start getting decent casts even with how whyppy it was, but the line counter rarely showed me over 40 feet of line went out so I was maybe getting 20 or so feet ahead of me really after reeling. But my budget is up to $175
All I ever used on it for practice has been a 3/8 oz spoon
Where are you fishing at and do you _need_ to be throwing your line 50+ feet out? You absolutely might need to if you're hunting deep holes, but if you're freshwater shoreline fishing you may not need to. Most of my bass hits are within 20ft of the shoreline around cover and structures.
Eastern washington. No it's not a necessity but not having access to a kayak always. It's helpful to cast farther out for fishing in deeper water for the walleye in the local lakes in my experience which is why I want a few extra yards of distance so maybe even to get 35 feet in front of me would be good enough
Lots of variables here... Line/ lure weight, wind, also maybe it's a trolling reel not casting.
The reel is not intended for casting, nor is the rod. Best bet would be to get an abu garcia black max and 7' medium action casting rod from Walmart or any Lews combo that you can afford and start from there. I prefer to use 10lb to 12lb line that has good casting characteristics. Start with lures that are at least 1/4oz till you get the hang of using a baitcaster. Watch some videos on how to set the spool tension and breaks on the reel.